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Easy-to-Clean Coatings for Polystyrene Shower Cabins

Easy-to-clean and abrasion resistant coating for polystyrene shower cabins

Institut für
Neue Materialien
gem. GmbH

Im Stadtwald, Geb.43
D-66123 Saarbrücken
Germany

http://www.inm-gmbh.de

Management:
Tel.: ++49-681-9300-313
Fax: ++49-681-9300-223

Contact:
Dr. Peter Müller,
Nanomere
Tel.: ++49-681-9300-397
Fax: ++49-681-9300-223


Objective
  • Permanent fluorine containing NANOMER coatings with low surface free energy prepared by sol-gel route

Properties

  • Surface free energy comparable to fluorine polymers (18 - 20 mJ/m²)
  • Reduced wettability for oil, water, soap
  • Transparent
  • High scratch and abrasion resistance

 


Applications
  • Shower cabins in public and private bathrooms
  • Coating of other transparent polymers for various applications possible

Advantages

  • Enhanced scratch resistance of polystyrene shower walls
  • Reduced tendency of soiling and soil/grease adhesion, minimization of cleaning efforts (with regard to time and water consumption)
  • Improved hygiene
  • Integration of coating step in production is possible